Open List Home > Los Angeles, CA > restaurants & food > Pinks Hot Dogs Inc
Enjoy Fine Cuisine As You Overlook Our Beautiful Natural Mineral Pools
Experience Our 8 Natural Mineral Hot Springs, Spa Service & Great Food
Pastrami, Roast Beef, Turkey Avacado, Soup & Salads Catering ...
Wheighmaster Certificates Are Required by CA. Click for Details!
Banquets, Wedding Receptions, Wedding Chapel & Gazebo. We allow ...
The Best Place To People Watch In LA, On The Famous Venice Boardwalk!
Live Mariachi! Always A Great Time. Menu Available On Our Website
Free Freight on orders over $250. Huge selection, great pricing.
If you are a tourist in town for a short time, why stand in line for an hour...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/20/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
If I was craving a mediocre though admittedly satisfying hot dog, I'd sooner wait it out while someone FedExed me a Nathan's hot dog from Coney Island than I would wait it out in a stupidly long line…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
I would not waste another 45-minutes of my precious time at this place! The hot dogs were in a huge steamer! They weren't super-fresh and they were flimsy and gross. The toppings were interesting…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
You can find better dogs in LA.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the KING of the "ONLY IN LA" Category. I can't believe people come from all over the country to have a hot dog at this little hot dog stand that's pretty much out aways from anything notworthy…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
MMMM chili dogs littered with a ridiculous amount of toppins. I'm sure if you have imagined up any kind of hot dog contraption this place makes it. The chili is really tasty here can't beat it when…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
For what it's worth, I don't think this place is worth it. You wait in line for an hour to get a... steamed hot dog. It's not even grilled. It's basically the same kind of hot dog you could get…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Every city I've ever lived in has their "greasy-ass old-ass hotdog shack" that everyone swears is the best anywhere. In L.A., it's Pink's. So not worth the wait. But I've done it a couple of times.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends wanted to try Pink's for the longest time. So last Friday while we were in LA, we decided to venture out to Pink's. When we got there, the line was to the end of the block, which was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is good but the lines are way too long and not a big fan of the prices either or maybe im just cheap and think anything over 50 cents for hot dogs is "expensive" haha. at first i thought…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The decadent sandwich with every meat conceivable stacked up to the ceiling...isn't that what it's all about. I could do without the lines, but kudos to the crew for keeping it moving. Great food.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
this place made me appreciate the wonders of a hot dog. waiting in that long line made me cranky and i was about to bust a cap on someone, but in the end it was HARD TO THE CORE BITCHEN'. you have to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big fan of hot dogs, I went with friends because they all liked hot dogs. After going to Pink's I'm now a big fan of hot dogs, but only theirs. I got the one which was loaded up with bacon,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
The "meat" is disgusting. Even when it's layered with mountains of other stuff, you can't disguise that nasty plastic taste. The lines don't help either. Why would anyone want to wait 45 minutes in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Several years ago, a friend of mine professed her love for Pinks. She went on to say "I'll hit up Pinks at 2 am all the time! It's the best time to avoid the lines!" I asked if this was done after…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I wait for no man...but I will wait forever for a chili cheese dog from Pinks. I seriously love hot dogs and these are super delicious. That and the people watching you can do in line should keep…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
very good value for the amount of food you get. the wait was ridiculously long. i waited about an hour and a half. the lady was amazing at remembering orders and substitutions.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up with hippie parents who thought meat meant certain death. And encased meat? Never. I am sorry to say I never had a hot dog until I was 25 years old. And I have never looked back. Sorry Mom.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Just go and make up your own mind. It's like getting a parking ticket in LA. It's going to happen.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
i really dont need to explain this famous hot dogs. mouth watering chili and nice chewy sausages.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
My first visit at Pink's was last month. A few friends and I came here for lunch after a matinee at The Silent Movie Theatre down the street. We made the mistake of coming down on a Saturday afternoon…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
As expected the line was very long. My bf and I went around 1 pm and we waited about an hour in 90-100 degree heat to see what all the hype about Pink's was about. When we finally got to order, we…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Pink's years ago when I lived in Hollywood. Overly greasy & really not worth the wait. The lines were much shorter 10 years ago. I vowed then, never again, and I never have. It's just hype &…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
As expected the line for Pink's was very long. Well I think the weather made it seem longer since it was blazing hot that day. We had the menus to look at while waiting in line and after 20-30 minutes…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
My fave hotdog place! My friend and I were visiting from NYC and we gorged ourselves on 4 hotdogs. Our fave was the chili and nachocheese dog. The other special dogs were pretty darn good too. We…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually come here after clubbing and the line is still pretty busy. It's on a street corner so you can't really miss it and there is some parking in the back, otherwise you need to park in the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly, I was initially turned off from this place BECAUSE of all the hype. I thought, a hot dog can't be so good that it's worth waiting in line for an hour plus. If I wasn't dragged here after…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Uh.. Soo not worth it. If I didn't have to wait AN HOUR AND A HALF for a freaking hot dog, I guess I wouldn't think it wasn't worth it, but I did so I do. I got a Chicago Polish Dog that came with…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what the folks that said they accept credit cards were smoking, but I guess that's why they should up at this LA staple for late night dining. I hadn't been to Pink's in years, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
If we are talking hot dogs, this place is a 5 star. Drive by day or night and see the line around the corner. This is a must stop for any local or any local who wants to show a visitor a taste of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow!! What a hotdog I had! I am usually not even a huge hotdog fan, I have always preferred cheeseburgers...BUT this was before I dragged myself down to Pinks with some friends. Of course the downside…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Well, it's pretty cheap, and there wasn't much of a line when I went. But we felt so sick afterwards that I doubt I'll ever go there again.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Tourist spot: I always make it a point to show this place to friends visitin L.A. Whenever I feel like eatin here the line is ridiculously long, but when someone treats me for lunch, the line's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
the smell wafting off of this famous hot dog stand should be enough to turn any human diner away from this place. i am convinced that only mutants and people from the midwest eat at pinks.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the hype. I waited for 1 hour and 15 mins. I'm glad I can say I've eaten at the legendary Pink's, but seriously I've had better chili cheese fries eslewhere and the hot dogs were not…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Plenty of times...and plenty of times not THAT serious. cheers! :)
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's a Hollywood landmark, but it's also a blatant tourist trap. Everytime I drive down La Brea, I have to feel a little pity for the tourists who stand in line for both Pink's and Kat Von D's…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I recently came here a month ago. Before then it was probably 5 plus years. But go here expecting the hot dogs to suck balls and you may think its worth $6. I was trying to convince my out of town…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot for Polish Dogs, available in multiple combinations... A place I goto when I got that "I need Pink's" craving.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Yup, im one of those peeps that loves Pinks. Yeah, ill wait in that long ass line on those days (sometimes drunken) when i crave a snap in your mouth dog garnished with chili and cheese. I also do…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Great for hotdogs but the line can be a little ridiculous. The pricing is reasonable. The sausages are killer but becareful of stomach acids. haha They may haunt you after your done. And they're spicy…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the first time on a business trip about 2 years ago. I recently moved to LA and I'm still shocked at how close it is to me. At the time of the trip it seemed like such a trek to get…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
"I've been there!" That's all you need to say if anyone ever mentions Pinks. It won't bother me if I don't ever go again. The lines are very, very, very, very long. You just hope some local movie star…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving them 4 stars for their variety. I mean really you can't have dogs like this anywhere else....of course if you got a hold of their menu, you can do it yourself. This place is for the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
It was good but I don't think it's worth the hour or more wait. There are plenty of other places where you can get a good hot dog in Southern California.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been to Pinks when there has been a line longer than 10 minutes. I used to work down the street so we would always ditch out of work at 11:20 and get there right before the lunch rush.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The best!!! Need I say more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I'll be honest... I'm not much of a hotdog fan, let alone a chili dog fan but my best friend and I decided to try this place out... thank god we wore comfy shoes. The parking situation is crazy…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I was going to give it a 2 star, but didn't want to be generous but honest. First off there was a line that wrapped around a small building. We did talk to some people about the hot dog's some said it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I am instantly overwhelmed at the number of reviews here. I am lucky #676. I think I'd rather have an LA hot dog from the hot dog cart lady. Lines are WAY long, the place is a bit small and dirty…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
A true legend in LA. I have never, ever had a bad dog at this place. My favorite? A chili cheese dog, just the right amount of chili and cheese. They are friendly and efficient. Plus, I get to drink…
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh I love Pink's. Now I hate lines just like everyone else but some people don't understand that waiting in the line is half of the Pink's experience. The more sour something is the sweeter it can…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
i like hot dogs. and pink's have the best chili dog. the chili is good and the onion rings are great. the lines are not as long if you go on a week night.
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I almost gave 5 stars, had it not been raining and the line was short or nonexistent when we got there on a Friday night... Hotdog was pretty good - I give "A" for the snap and generous mushrooms on my…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
O-V-E-R-R-A-T-E-D. I can't believe I stood in line for one of these. I ordered the millenium dog, which was a foot long jalapeno hot dog with grilled onions, chili, lettuce, tomato, and guacamole.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars I have been wanting to go to Pink's Hot Dogs for years now. Years as in 8 years ever since my friend Annie told me about it. Finally, I got to go just a few weeks ago and I am happy I didn't…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is overrated! The line was too long...you would think that b/c they are usually always busy, the line would move fast, but the people behind the counters are so slow. The hot dogs are not…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
It was slightly rainy so there was only a 5 minute wait. LONG hot dogs with pop. Toppings loaded on so heavily that it's impossible to pick up and eat like a traditional hot dog. Too many combinations…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Thursday night bullshit... No onion rings, no bacon, no nacho cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is a landmark and is featured on several different Food Network programs, so it's worth it to go. Especially if you have a family member or friend in town, it's tourist friendly. The hotdogs…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, all this rave for a mediorcre hot dog? Tourists and retards unite! After that long wait, a dog turd in a bun would taste good to you people. This place is a perfect example of reputation…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm known in many circles for putting just about anything in my mouth. And if it's made of questionable pig parts and packed into a casing, I've probably tried it, and most likely enjoyed it. So Pink's…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fatty food lover, and hot dogs are no exception. So I was excited to try Pinks on a weekday afternoon during my quick week of unemployment. We parked on the street, crossed it, and waited in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Any place that allows you to put bacon and/or pastrami on anything is awesome. Try a bacon chili dog with pastrami but only if you're not driving. Visits to Pink's often spawn food comas... Waiting…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
the highlight was definitely the onion rings. we had the 10 inch chili-dog too, but wasn't impressed.. the chili taste like the kind that comes out of the pump at 7-eleven. and the hot dog tasted…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone mentions Pink's as the definite go to spot if you have anyone that is visiting from out of town. I had the pleasure of taking two of my best friends there as they were in town for a weekend,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
Gross. Just plain gross. The chili didn't have ANY flavor, the hot dog itself wasn't that great. The menu was full of random things just thrown together. Gross. And I'm not one of those girls who's…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Pink's is a great place to get down and dirty. If the line extends into the parking lot it's about 45 minutes to order. Once a year it's worth it. Sure, you will leave covered in beautiful grease…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Every time Pink's is mentioned, I always consider myself lucky because I didn't have to wait in any sort of a line when I went. It was at night too! Went up and ordered my chili cheese fries.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that is so junky and greasy it's good. I mean come on they have chilli dogs!
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Pinks is great! That is if your starving after shopping on Melrose and you're wanting something fairly quick (I use that term loosely, since it really depends on when you go), fairly easy, and hey…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
You know, I like a tasty hot dog as much as the next person. And if you're going to indulge in one, you might as well do it right. When I attended school in LA for a short while, I took full…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Really, you're paying for the experience, not the dog. The hot dog was alright, nothing I had to call my mom about. Heck, you put that much condiments on anything, it'll taste alright. The lines can…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
